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Business and Community Services
10915 Hardin Valley Road
Lamar Alexander Building, Office 108
P.O. Box 22990
Knoxville, TN 37933-0990
Phone: (865) 539-7167 or
(865) 539-7166
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(865) 694-6583
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Mission
The mission of Business and Community Services (BCS) is to support economic and community development by providing a range of services, training programs, and cultural activities in response to the needs of the community.
Programs are offered both on and off campus, during the day, evenings, and weekends and in a variety of delivery modes, including Web-based. They are structured to serve the various needs of a diverse clientele. The off-campus programs may be conducted at a variety of sites including public schools, community centers, business and industrial sites, technical training centers, and other convenient locations. BCS provides a broad range of programs and services including advanced technology and industry—specific training, personal and professional development, business support, specialized technology centers, work force development, services for special community groups, cultural enrichment, summer camps, and industrial and economic development.
Most of the continuing education programs offered by BCS are eligible for continuing education units (CEUs). CEUs are awarded for those non-credit activities that meet the criteria established by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. A CEU is defined as “10 contact hours of participation in an organized continuing education experience under capable direction and qualified instruction.” Eighty percent attendance is the minimum requirement for awarding CEUs. Permanent individual records are maintained indicating the number of CEUs awarded to each participant. CEU transcripts may be obtained through Enrollment Services. Certificates of completion are also awarded in certain areas.
Many of the courses offered by BCS are also eligible for continuing professional education (CPE) credits, as well as credit through the American Institute of Architects/Continuing Education System (AIA/CES). Charges for public non-credit courses are established on an individual course basis, depending on such elements as length and type of the course, amount of materials furnished, and instructional costs.
Charges for other programs and services are determined on an individual basis.
Mission
The mission of Business and Community Services (BCS) is to support economic and community development by providing a range of services, training programs, and cultural activities in response to the needs of the community.
Programs are offered both on and off campus, during the day, evenings, and weekends and in a variety of delivery modes, including Web-based. They are structured to serve the various needs of a diverse clientele. The off-campus programs may be conducted at a variety of sites including public schools, community centers, business and industrial sites, technical training centers, and other convenient locations. BCS provides a broad range of programs and services including advanced technology and industry—specific training, personal and professional development, business support, specialized technology centers, work force development, services for special community groups, cultural enrichment, summer camps, and industrial and economic development.
Most of the continuing education programs offered by BCS are eligible for continuing education units (CEUs). CEUs are awarded for those non-credit activities that meet the criteria established by the Southern Association of Colleges and Schools. A CEU is defined as “10 contact hours of participation in an organized continuing education experience under capable direction and qualified instruction.” Eighty percent attendance is the minimum requirement for awarding CEUs. Permanent individual records are maintained indicating the number of CEUs awarded to each participant. CEU transcripts may be obtained through Enrollment Services. Certificates of completion are also awarded in certain areas.
Many of the courses offered by BCS are also eligible for continuing professional education (CPE) credits, as well as credit through the American Institute of Architects/Continuing Education System (AIA/CES). Charges for public non-credit courses are established on an individual course basis, depending on such elements as length and type of the course, amount of materials furnished, and instructional costs.
Charges for other programs and services are determined on an individual basis.
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